Non-native tree species - defined as those species intentionally or unintentionally introduced by humans - have long been a part of the Alpine Space, providing numerous benefits, but also posing a potential threat to native biodiversity and related ecosystem services. Compared to the urban space where non-native trees comprise most tree species, the number of non-native trees in forests and plantations is relatively low. To evaluate potential risks and benefits of non-native trees in the Alpine Space, a transnational strategy for the responsible use and management of non-native trees is needed. The goals of the strategy are to tailor management practices for a sustainable and responsible use or admixture of non-native trees, to reduce the risks connected with the invasive potential of some non-native tree species, to help forests and urban areas to adapt to climate change, and to improve coordination and cooperation regarding best practices between different regions of the Alpine Space. A proposal was developed in a four-step process including expert-based assessment, stakeholder mapping, an extensive data review, and a public consultation. For implementing the strategy fully, strong collaboration among diverse stakeholders is anticipated and robust governance and an adequate long-term and fair funding scheme is needed.

Transnational strategy on the sustainable management and responsible use of non-native trees in the Alpine Space / Lapin, Katharina; Bindewald, Anja; Brundu, Giuseppe; Marinšek, Aleksander; Chakraborty, Debojyoti; Oettel, Janine; Konrad, Heino; Porta, Nicola La; Alagić, Ajša; Berger, Frédéric; Detry, Patricia; Schepaschenko, Dmitry; Kraxner, Florian; Hazarika, Reneema; Wohlgemuth, Thomas; Braun, Martin. - In: CENTRAL EUROPEAN FORESTRY JOURNAL. - ISSN 2454-0358. - 69:3(2023), pp. 142-151. [10.2478/forj-2023-0001]

Transnational strategy on the sustainable management and responsible use of non-native trees in the Alpine Space

Brundu, Giuseppe
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2023-01-01

Abstract

Non-native tree species - defined as those species intentionally or unintentionally introduced by humans - have long been a part of the Alpine Space, providing numerous benefits, but also posing a potential threat to native biodiversity and related ecosystem services. Compared to the urban space where non-native trees comprise most tree species, the number of non-native trees in forests and plantations is relatively low. To evaluate potential risks and benefits of non-native trees in the Alpine Space, a transnational strategy for the responsible use and management of non-native trees is needed. The goals of the strategy are to tailor management practices for a sustainable and responsible use or admixture of non-native trees, to reduce the risks connected with the invasive potential of some non-native tree species, to help forests and urban areas to adapt to climate change, and to improve coordination and cooperation regarding best practices between different regions of the Alpine Space. A proposal was developed in a four-step process including expert-based assessment, stakeholder mapping, an extensive data review, and a public consultation. For implementing the strategy fully, strong collaboration among diverse stakeholders is anticipated and robust governance and an adequate long-term and fair funding scheme is needed.
2023
Transnational strategy on the sustainable management and responsible use of non-native trees in the Alpine Space / Lapin, Katharina; Bindewald, Anja; Brundu, Giuseppe; Marinšek, Aleksander; Chakraborty, Debojyoti; Oettel, Janine; Konrad, Heino; Porta, Nicola La; Alagić, Ajša; Berger, Frédéric; Detry, Patricia; Schepaschenko, Dmitry; Kraxner, Florian; Hazarika, Reneema; Wohlgemuth, Thomas; Braun, Martin. - In: CENTRAL EUROPEAN FORESTRY JOURNAL. - ISSN 2454-0358. - 69:3(2023), pp. 142-151. [10.2478/forj-2023-0001]
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